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US Snow Forecast: South Gets More, North Less?
4 Sep
Summary
- El Niño strengthens, expected to peak by late 2026.
- Forecasts suggest above-normal snowfall for southern US.
- Northern US and southern Canada may see less snow.
Winter forecasts for 2026-2027 are signaling a divided snowfall landscape across the United States, with a strong El Niño event expected to play a significant role. This phenomenon is anticipated to peak by the end of 2026 and is almost certain to persist through February 2027. Projections from major meteorological models indicate a strong possibility of above-normal snowfall across substantial areas of the central, southern, and eastern U.S. This includes regions like the Southwest, Central Plains, and the Mid-Atlantic.
Conversely, the northern United States and southern Canada are forecast to experience below-normal snowfall. This atmospheric shift, driven by El Niño, could bring moisture and weather systems farther south. January and February are pinpointed as months where this southern-leaning snow pattern might become more pronounced. Even Texas could see increased snowfall in these months, a notable shift from its usual patterns. However, these are seasonal trends, not guarantees of specific storm events.
